Windows 10: Scan Single File with Windows Defender

Discus and support Scan Single File with Windows Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Windows support information states that to scan a single file or folder to <rightclick> the item in file explorer and select "scan" In win8.1 there... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by bevhoward, May 14, 2019.

  1. bevhoward Win User

    Scan Single File with Windows Defender


    Windows support information states that to scan a single file or folder to <rightclick> the item in file explorer and select "scan"


    In win8.1 there is no "scan" option when a file or folder is <rightclicked>


    Any options to scan individual items?


    Thanks in advance,

    Beverly Howard

    :)
     
    bevhoward, May 14, 2019
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  2. HOW TO SCAN A SINgLE FILE WITH WINDOWS DEFENDER

    Using Windows Defender, how to scan a single/one file
     
    Ted Jamison, May 14, 2019
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  3. HOW TO SCAN A SINgLE FILE WITH WINDOWS DEFENDER

    Ted,

    If you want to scan a single file, just right click on it and click
    scan with Windows Defender.

    -=-
     
    José Antonio Pontón Posada CEO, May 14, 2019
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  4. etazo Win User

    Scan Single File with Windows Defender

    Windows 10 - Windows Defender - how to scan single file

    I have the latest Windows 10 version at this time 18 July 2017.

    I want to scan a single file in a simple way.

    I right click the file, and select 'Scan with windows defender.'

    I expect it to scan the single file, but it opens the Windows Defender Antivirus window. In that window, my only options seem to be quick, full or custom scan.

    I know I can do a custom scan but I was wondering if there is a way to do the single scan with just a couple mouse clicks.

    Does anyone have any advice?
     
    etazo, May 14, 2019
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